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TheWrongGrammer
Joined: 28 Aug 2022
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Location: India
Schools: ESADE '23 (A)
GMAT 1: 640 Q47 V31
GPA: 3.38
30 Dec 2022, 00:39
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Hello,
So I gave GMAT again….
My GMAT score in first attempt was 640 ( Q 46 V 31) - considering my background in Robotics and Master’s degree in engineering quant score was disappointing…
I gave my 2nd attempt after 1 month of preparation. My 60% focus was on quant and 40% on Verbal.
2nd attempt GMAT score was a surprise—-
620 ( Q 49 V 27)
Surprisingly this is the lowest Verbal score I have ever received in any of the test I have ever given including the attempt before I even started preparing…
My score on Manhattan tests was always above 35 and around the same in all GMAT official tests.
Not sure what went wrong, may be anxiety I guess…
I do remember having trouble performing very very basic mathematics calculations for first 2 questions in Quant section.
And in Verbal section- I just couldn’t focus at all and had to read questions multiple times to make sense out of them, and as a result I ran out of time and had to rush through last 5 questions- missing the last question.
Also, in verbal section I felt like just randomly marking the answers and finish the test asap… (apparently patience isn’t one of my strong suits )
So my question is -
Although my overall score is lower on 2nd attempt than 1st attempt, quant is much better. Considering this should I send GMAT score with higher quant to schools or send the highest score of two.
Just to give an overview of my profile-
I have 5 yo international exp in robotics field, masters in engineering from US university and bachelors in engineering from India.
Have a few research papers.
I was aiming for IESE and ESADE before my 2nd attempt but looking at my scores I am just looking to apply to ESADE…
PS - I will be reattempting after a month, taking some time off to change mind set
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So I gave GMAT again….
My GMAT score in first attempt was 640 ( Q 46 V 31) - considering my background in Robotics and Master’s degree in engineering quant score was disappointing…
I gave my 2nd attempt after 1 month of preparation. My 60% focus was on quant and 40% on Verbal.
2nd attempt GMAT score was a surprise—-
620 ( Q 49 V 27)
Surprisingly this is the lowest Verbal score I have ever received in any of the test I have ever given including the attempt before I even started preparing…
My score on Manhattan tests was always above 35 and around the same in all GMAT official tests.
Not sure what went wrong, may be anxiety I guess…
I do remember having trouble performing very very basic mathematics calculations for first 2 questions in Quant section.
And in Verbal section- I just couldn’t focus at all and had to read questions multiple times to make sense out of them, and as a result I ran out of time and had to rush through last 5 questions- missing the last question.
Also, in verbal section I felt like just randomly marking the answers and finish the test asap… (apparently patience isn’t one of my strong suits )
So my question is -
Although my overall score is lower on 2nd attempt than 1st attempt, quant is much better. Considering this should I send GMAT score with higher quant to schools or send the highest score of two.
Just to give an overview of my profile-
I have 5 yo international exp in robotics field, masters in engineering from US university and bachelors in engineering from India.
Have a few research papers.
I was aiming for IESE and ESADE before my 2nd attempt but looking at my scores I am just looking to apply to ESADE…
PS - I will be reattempting after a month, taking some time off to change mind set
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30 Dec 2022, 06:14
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Hi TheWrongGrammer.
Which is better is a tough call because schools care most about your total score but would certainly prefer to see that stronger quant score and may consider Q46 a little weak. So, I think the test with the higher total score is better, but I'm not sure.
I think your best move is to keep preparing, retake, and score higher on verbal.
You could also post this question in the following forum, which is more focused on application questions.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-b-school ... ation-103/
For some insights into how to become strong in both quant and verbal, see this post.
The Best GMAT Practice Methods
Which is better is a tough call because schools care most about your total score but would certainly prefer to see that stronger quant score and may consider Q46 a little weak. So, I think the test with the higher total score is better, but I'm not sure.
I think your best move is to keep preparing, retake, and score higher on verbal.
You could also post this question in the following forum, which is more focused on application questions.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/the-b-school ... ation-103/
For some insights into how to become strong in both quant and verbal, see this post.
The Best GMAT Practice Methods
30 Dec 2022, 17:34
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Hi TheWrongGrammer,
I'm sorry to hear that this 2nd attempt did not turn out better. I've sent you a PM with some additional notes and suggestions.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
I'm sorry to hear that this 2nd attempt did not turn out better. I've sent you a PM with some additional notes and suggestions.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
Contact Rich at: [email protected]
